Strategic Leader, Financial Crime Governance & Change

ING; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ING is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (Governance & Change) in Sydney. The role leads governance, risk, controls and regulatory change across the organisation, influencing senior leadership and regulators. You will drive transformation programs and uplift compliance across the enterprise.

You will partner with the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and MLRO, building a high-performing team and delivering strategic outcomes with a strong risk and compliance culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Financial Crime Compliance, AML/CTF, sanctions or similar compliance roles.
• Deep knowledge of Australian AML/CTF regulations and risk management frameworks.
• Experience leading governance, controls, risk assessment or regulatory change programs.
• Strong stakeholder management with executives, boards and regulators.
• Proven people leadership and team development experience.
• Relevant accreditations such as ACAMS, Wolfsberg or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Financial Crime Compliance framework and AML/CTF Program.
• Manage governance, risk and control activities across the enterprise.
• Drive AML transformation programs, regulatory change initiatives and uplift projects.
• Provide expert advice on AML/CTF, sanctions and broader financial crime obligations.
• Prepare high-quality reporting for executive committees, Boards and stakeholders.
• Manage regulator relationships and responses to regulatory requests.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team to foster a strong risk culture.

Skills

Financial crime

AML/CTF

Regulatory change

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Job description

ING is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (Governance & Change) in Sydney. The role leads governance, risk, controls and regulatory change across the organisation, influencing senior leadership and regulators. You will drive transformation programs and uplift compliance across the enterprise.

You will partner with the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and MLRO, building a high-performing team and delivering strategic outcomes with a strong risk and compliance culture.